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Wyoming Non-resident guide required?

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some clarification on the guide requirement to hunt big game in Wyoming. According to the MRS info, a guide is required for a non-resident to hunt big game in "designated wilderness areas." Does this include all public hunting areas or are there only certain types of areas that require a guide? If only certain areas apply, what types?

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some clarification on the guide requirement to hunt big game in Wyoming. According to the MRS info, a guide is required for a non-resident to hunt big game in "designated wilderness areas." Does this include all public hunting areas or are there only certain types of areas that require a guide? If only certain areas apply, what types?

swehla, you can camp/fish/hike/birdwatch or play pocket pool in the wilderness, you just can't HUNT. A lousy law pushed by the outfitters and passed by a pro rancher/outfitter legislature. That's only if you're a non-resident. Totally unfair, it's public land owned by the American citizens.

If you know a resident, they are allowed to take up to two nonpaying hunters into the wilderness areas each year, but there can be no remuneration of any type for doing it. That allows previous residents, relatives, etc. to hunt it with another relative or friend without hiring a guide. The permit to do it is free from the G&F.

If you know a resident, they are allowed to take up to two nonpaying hunters into the wilderness areas each year, but there can be no remuneration of any type for doing it. That allows previous residents, relatives, etc. to hunt it with another relative or friend without hiring a guide. The permit to do it is free from the G&F.

Sorry for butting in, but if I have a cousin in wyoming he can take me to the wilderness areas? Like the stuff in region h? He is a resident. With no guide, if I understand correctly. If that's the case I may have to do some sweet talking and head for h someday. I assume it would be the same for mule deer?

Yes, your cousin can take you into wilderness area. He has to apply for a resident guide license for that year you want to hunt (it does not cost much). I was trying to find the info on the WY game and fish site, when I find it ill put it up.

Do you guys think it would be alot better hunting in the wilderness? Or would it be a headache trying to do the resident license thing? I have heard that it isn't much better, but I have never been there.